Arming The System - First Alert FA168C-CN User Manual

Before arming, close all perimeter doors and windows and make sure the Ready to Arm
message is displayed.
Mode Press these keys...
Stay security code + [3] (STAY)
Night-Stay security code + [3] + [3]
Instant security code + [7] (INSTANT)
Away security code + [2] (AWAY)
Maximum security code + [4] (MAXIMUM)
Quick Arming
If "Quick Arming" was programmed by the installer, the
place of the security code when arming the system. However, the security code
must always be used to disarm the system.
Function Key Arming
For any arming command, a function key may have also been programmed for your
system. If so, you can press and hold the appropriate function key for 2 seconds to arm
the system. See your installer for the designated functions (see Single Button
Arming section).
Refer to the Accessing Other Partitions section for information on multi-partiion
arming (FA168C).
Keypad Confirms By...
• three beeps
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
• NIGHT-STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
• three beeps
• armed STAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Note that entry delay is turned off.
• two beeps, or, if programmed, beeping for
duration of exit delay
• armed AWAY message displayed
• red ARMED indicator lights
Leave the premises through an entry/exit
door during the exit delay period to avoid
causing an alarm. The keypad beeps rapidly
during the last 5 seconds of the exit delay to
warn you that it is ending.
• same as Away (described above)
Note that entry delay is turned off.
key can be pressed in